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Deny, deflect, blame — scandal-plagued politicians are choosing to brazen it out. Voters' short attention spans and low expectations mean they may succeed.

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Former Democrat Sen. Al Franken slammed his own party's inflation response and the Inflation Reduction Act, which he said, could hurt Democrats in November.

As political rhetoric gets more and more extreme, millions of Americans seem to be shrugging their shoulders.

A few of the men accused during the #MeToo movement went to prison. Some have disappeared. But many are rebuilding their careers. And some were barely affected.

"The legitimacy of the court was undermined when they [Senate Republicans] wouldn't take up Merrick Garland," Franken said during a CNN segment.

"Tell me when it happened before," Franken asked Alice Stewart after she made a claim about filling Supreme Court vacancies in election years.

How has Congress changed in the last four decades.

Former U.S. Senator Al Franken criticized a statement from Justice Clarence Thomas who said the U.S. Supreme Court should revisit other cases after overturning the Roe v. Wade abortion case.

Studies have found that affirming yourself can produce wide-ranging benefits, but experts emphasize that how you affirm — particularly what you’re focusing on — matters.

Franken also discusses his 2017 resignation and says he'd still be a senator today if he'd had due process.

Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) in an interview on Wednesday criticized how allegations of sexual misconduct against him were handled, saying "they made it impossible for me to get due process."Franken, a former cast member of "Saturday Night Live," resigned from the Senate in December 2017 following sexual misconduct accusations made by several women, in addition to a photo that circulated online that showed him reaching toward a woman's...

The question is: for how many?

Democrats hold their leaders to higher standards than Republicans do. When they abandoned the New York governor, he had no choice but to quit.

The former cadet "could have brought these same claims had she been a civilian contractor employed by West Point instead of a student," Thomas noted.

From Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Al Franken and Donald Trump, there’s a rich history of celebrities trying out new careers in politics.

Many Americans may remember Walter Mondale for his near-shutout defeat for the White House in 1984.

I was not elected by the politicians; I was elected by the people," Cuomo told reporters earlier this month. The Siena poll showed that 59% of Black voters say Cuomo should be reelected while 29% said they prefer someone else. Black voters also give Cuomo high favorability ratings, while his numbers among white voters are under water: 61% of Black voters view him favorably while just 37% of white voters do. The operative also said there is a sense of respect among Black voters for Attorney General Letitia James and her ability to conduct the investigation. One Democratic operative familiar with Virginia politics told CBS News that, unlike Northam, there have been multiple allegations against Cuomo.

Kisco, N.Y. New Yorks attorney general has promised a thorough investigation of allegations that Cuomo sexually harassed at least two women. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)It was Andrew Cuomo’s Emmy-winning performance: daily televised coronavirus briefings in which the New York governor projected competence and compassion, helping to calm a nervous nation. To New Yorkers who have watched the Democrat for years, however, the allegations are consistent with how Cuomo maintains his tight grip on power. Assembly member Ron Kim, a Democrat who blasted Cuomo over those deaths, said Cuomo called and threatened to “destroy” him if he didn’t retract his criticism. AdWhile he started as a centrist, he’s since moved to the left — though many progressive lawmakers still view Cuomo with distrust.

Gillibrand became the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al Frankens resignation amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct in 2017. But Gillibrand and other top Democrats have stopped short of calling on New York's governor, Democrat Andrew Cuomo, to resign amid accusations of offensive behavior. Gillibrand paid a political price for her role in the Franken resignation and her tone toward Cuomo may reflect that. "They elected me.”A spokesman for Gillibrand declined to comment on whether the senator considered calling on Cuomo to resign. But Gillibrand has promoted herself as a feminist leader and champion of women's rights, and the Cuomo scandal concerns her state.

The Democratic governor is struggling through a sexual harassment scandal thats testing the limits of his partys support as Democrats grapple with their first political crisis of the post-Trump era. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled his administration's response to the exploding pandemic last year. Both of New York's Democratic U.S. senators have publicly embraced the state attorney general's nascent investigation into Cuomo's behavior. While Democrats across the country are not rallying behind Cuomo, few are calling for him to step down.

The Democratic governor is struggling through a sexual harassment scandal thats testing the limits of his partys support as Democrats grapple with their first political crisis of the post-Trump era. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW YORK – Democrats across the country celebrated New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as the face of governing competence as President Donald Trump fumbled his administration's response to the exploding pandemic last year. Both of New York's Democratic U.S. senators have publicly embraced the state attorney general's nascent investigation into Cuomo's behavior. While Democrats across the country are not rallying behind Cuomo, few are calling for him to step down.

Limbaugh, the talk radio host who became the voice of American conservatism, has died. Unflinchingly conservative, wildly partisan, bombastically self-promoting and larger than life, Limbaugh galvanized listeners for more than 30 years with his talent for sarcastic, insult-laced commentary. “We’re supposed to be horrified by the protesters,” Limbaugh told his listeners the next day after the Jan. 6 attack. AdRush Hudson Limbaugh III was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the former Mildred Armstrong, and Rush Limbaugh Jr., who flew fighter planes in World War II and practiced law at home. He attracts more listeners with just his voice than the rest of us could ever imagine,” Beck wrote in Time magazine in 2009.

Multiple female politicians are throwing their support behind former Vice President and apparent Democratic nominee Joe Biden as he responds to a sexual assault allegation from 27 years ago. "I believe women, and I believe survivors of violence always deserve to be supported and to have their voices heard," Abrams wrote. Gillibrand told reporters on Tuesday that she believes the former vice president, who she said "has devoted his life to supporting women." Those investigations, Vice President Biden has called for himself. Vice President Biden has vehemently denied these allegations, and I support Vice President Biden," the New York senator said.

A look at why the FBI paid a visit to the L.A. Department of Water and Power, the city attorneys office and two other locations. Investigators searched DWP headquarters, the offices of City Atty. Mike Feuer and two other locations one in Beverly Hills, the other in an office tower that houses multiple city agencies. The footage of FBI agents striding into the offices of the citys water and electrical utility could deal a serious political blow to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, who promised to reform the DWP when he took office in 2013. (Chronicle of Higher Education)ONLY IN CALIFORNIAAt the Sonoma County Fair, pig wrangling is out and greased watermelons are in.

Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota told The New Yorker magazine in a story published Monday that he "absolutely" regrets resigning from the Senate after several women accused him of unwanted kissing or touching. In the same article, seven current or former senators say they regret calling for Franken's resignation in December 2017. Seven senators who had called for Franken's resignation said they'd been wrong to do so. They are Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, now-former Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, independent Sen. Angus King of Maine, Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon, Democratic Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico and now-former Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida. Leahy said that seeking Franken's resignation without first getting all the facts was "one of the biggest mistakes I've made" in his 45-year Senate career.

Comedian Sarah Silverman addressed the DNC alongside Sen. Al Franken on Monday night. Silverman addressed her past support for Bernie Sanders and declared her support for Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee. She said she will vote for Hillary with "gusto" and said that the "Bernie or bust" supporters are being "ridiculous." The crowd erupted into dueling chants for Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the address.

Sen. Al Franken addressed the DNC Monday, slamming Donald Trump. He criticized Trump University and voiced his support for Hillary Clinton

The Justice Department will meet Wednesday with the two largest cable companies to discuss their planned merger. The merger would give Comcast more than 30 million subscribers and 30 percent of the pay television market. But Minnesota Sen. Al Franken and five colleagues are fighting the takeover. Franken joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss the massive merger.

Hillary Clinton campaigns for Gov. Dayton, Sen. Franken in Minnesota Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton campaigns in Minnesota at St. Paul at Macalester College. The former first lady discusses all the good things that Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken have done for the state.

Michelle Obama: Get your "knuckle-headed nephew on the couch" to vote At a campaign rally in Minneapolis for Gov. Mark Dayton and Sen. Al Franken, the first lady encouraged Minnesotans to get out the vote in the 2014 midterm elections.

Senator Franken eats school lunch Senator Al Franken eats school lunch with Brooklyn Park, MN kindergartners to demonstrate the importance of school lunches. Franken is sponsoring a bill in congress for the federal government to subsidize the 40 cent per day co-pay for low income families.